PM indulging in 'false propaganda', BJP against reservation for SCs, STs, OBCs: Congress
Congress disputes Modi's 'quota snatching' claim, emphasizes historical role in SC, ST, OBC reservations. Modi vows to safeguard quotas, portraying as 'chowkidar' against Congress's alleged redistribution and tax plans. Modi campaigns in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh.
Let us tell you that in view of the scorching heat and heat wave, summer vacation has been announced from April in government and private schools of many states of the country like Maharashtra, Odisha, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Bihar. The timing of classes has changed. School Holiday: There is relief news for school students. [] The post School Holiday: Relief news for students! Now schools will remain closed for so many days, changes in timings of many schools also first appeared on informalnewz .
Heatwave conditions in North India less likely amid surge in thunderstorm activities: IMD scientist
IMD's Soma Sen Roy predicts reduced heatwave risks in North India with thunderstorms. Orange alert for dusty winds. Severe heatwave conditions expected in Gangetic West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh for 2-5 days.
Dhar LS Polls: Varying Views on Bhojshala Dispute's Influence
Dhar LS Polls: Varying Views on Bhojshala Dispute's Influence The people of Dhar Lok Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh are divided on how the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque dispute will play out in the polls, with a section believing it will give an advantage to one side, while another claimed factors like employment etc will take centre-stage. The Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque is a medieval-era monument that Hindus claim is a temple of Goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati), while the Muslims say it is a centuries-old mosque. On March 11 this year, the MP High Court had directed the Archaeological Survey of India to carry out a scientific survey of the structure, which has been underway since March 22. As per an ASI order issued on April 7, 2003, Hindus are allowed to worship inside the Bhojshala complex every Tuesday, while Muslims are allowed to offer namaz at the site on Fridays. The scientific survey was ordered after an organization named 'Hindu Front for Justice' challenged this arrangement in the Indore bench of MP HC. Polls in Dhar Lok Sabha seat, which is reserved for Scheduled Tribes, will be held on May 13, while votes will be counted on June 4. ''For us, the Bhojshala is not an election issue but one that pertains to our culture. We want peaceful solution to the Bhojshala dispute like the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid issue in Ayodhya,'' local resident Anju Mittal told PTI on Saturday. Azhar Khan, another resident of Dhar, too claimed the issue will not play a role in the polls, adding that he wanted the focus to be on development of the region. ''We want brotherhood to remain in our city,'' Khan emphasised. However, shopkeeper Nuru Qureshi differed from Mittal and Khan and said the issue will be a decisive factor in the Lok Sabha polls and will give advantage to one side. Qureshi, who says he holds a 'Master of Social Work' degree, added that migrants of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and some other states are taking up jobs in units in the Pithampura industrial belt of Dhar, while youngsters from the area are unemployed. Archana Bansal, whose family runs a business, said proposed railway projects in Dhar will be the main poll issue since they will lead to development in this tribal pocket of the state. ''The Bhojshala dispute is also an important election issue. It will affect the electoral equation,'' she added. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has held this seat since 2014, while the Congress won it in 2009 and several times in the 1980s and 90s. An ASI application in the HC seeking 8-week extension to complete the survey of the structure will be heard on April 29.
Congress may field candidates for Amethi, Rae Bareli in Lok Sabha Election 2024: Kharge
Congress may field candidates for Amethi, Rae Bareli in Lok Sabha Election 2024: Kharge Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said that the names of party candidates for prestigious Amethi and Rae Bareli seats in Uttar Pradesh will be announced in a ''few days''. Addressing a press conference here, he claimed that though the BJP says the corrupt must be put in jails, when leaders facing corruption charges join the saffron party, they are ''put on the lap'' and sent to Rajya Sabha or assembly. ''You have to wait for a few more days... when the names of candidates come from people to me and I sign the notification, it will be announced,'' he said when asked about candidates for Amethi and Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituencies. ''Those questioning Congress leaders for changing constituencies must also tell me how many times have (Atal Bihari) Vajpayee and (Lal Krishna) Advani changed their seats,'' Kharge said, when asked about the BJP criticising Rahul Gandhi for fighting the elections from Kerala's Wayanad instead of Amethi. In an apparent reference to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Kharge claimed that Congress is not affected by people who ''grew up in the party and left it later''. ''Congress is like a flowing river, it is not affected by a few persons leaving it,'' he asserted.
95 Children Rescued From Child Trafficking In UP
Ayodhya: As many as 95 children who were allegedly being transported from Bihar to Uttar Pradesh illegally were rescued by the Uttar Pradesh Child Commission on Friday. As per reports, children were being transported from Bihar to Saharanpur illegally and that they were in Gorakhpur and would go via Ayodhya. The children have been rescued [] The post 95 Children Rescued From Child Trafficking In UP appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
IPL 2024: LSG V RR Head-to-head; When And Where To Watch
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will host Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 44 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Lucknow with five wins in eight games are in fourth position on the points table, whereas Rajasthan are the table-toppers with seven wins in eight matches. In the overall matchup, Lucknow and Rajasthan have faced each other in 4 matches in IPL. Out of these 4 games, Lucknow have won 1 whereas Rajasthan have come out victorious on 3 occasions. LSG v RR match time: The match starts at 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT) with the toss taking place half an hour before the match i.e., 7:00 PM (1:30 PM GMT) LSG v RR match venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium, Lucknow. Live broadcast of LSG v RR match on television in India: The LSG v RR match will be broadcast live via Star Sports Network. Live stream in India: The live streaming of LSG v RR will be available on JioCinema. Probable XIs: Lucknow Super Giants: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (capt & wk), Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Matt Henry, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav/Yash Thakur. Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (capt & wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Dhruv Jurel, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.
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PhD applications plummet in premier research institute Institute of Life Sciences
BHUBANESWAR: One of Indias premier research organisations, Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar is not getting enough PhD scholars it requires to carry out various research and development activities. The number of applicants has drastically dropped from around 258 in 2022 to 88 this year leaving many scientists and researchers worried. Several scholars, who get selected after a rigorous process either do not join or leave their research halfway. One of the 17 national institutions run by the Department of Biotechnology, ILS is known for its studies on infectious disease biology, cancer research and plant and microbial biotechnology. The institute has been a part of the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), a multi-agency, pan-India network to monitor genomic variations in the novel coronavirus and carrying out genomic surveillance activities for states, including Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. Although PhD scholars are the main workforce who drive the R&D activities at ILS, the declining number of applicants and selected candidates have become a cause of concern. The institute had received over 250 applications each during the Covid pandemic period in 2020 and 2021. It is a concern for us as the applicants are declining, said a scientist. The phenomenon of dwindling PhD applications is not limited to one specific field and spans across core areas including infectious diseases, cancer biology, genetic and autoimmune disorders besides plant and microbial biotechnology. The situation was so precarious that the institute had received only 27 applications till the last date this session and the applicants went up to 88 only after the deadline was extended. The selection procedure has also come under scrutiny with many applicants flagging irregularities and questionable allocation of guides to prospective scholars. While only 49 applicants have been shortlisted this year, some meritorious students who have scored high and secured higher ranks have not been given the opportunity to work with the guides of their choice. They alleged that some candidates with lower ranks have been preferred.The selection and guide allocation are non-transparent and questionable. Apparently, malpractices during the PhD candidate selection has become a norm for last couple of years leading to disillusionment among hopeful scholars, alleged an aspirant. Sources said PhD candidates are at the mercy of guides and sometimes are subjected to harassment. A scholar had reportedly attempted to harm herself due to torture by a guide a few months back while another allegation is under investigation, sources added. ILS director Debasis Dash said the applicants in 2022 were high due to backlogs of previous year. The institute is one of the preferred organisations for PhD scholars. After Covid period many scholars moved out of the country and it may have impacted, he said. Dash, however, refuted allegations of irregularity in selection procedure. Students and guide selection is a matrix and students always have the first choice. Sometimes they leave if they do not get the guide of their choice, he added.
Lok Sabha elections: 65% turnout in 2nd phase
NEW DELHI: In a relatively improved showing, the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections recorded over 65% voter turnout covering 88 seats across 13 states. The highest voting percentage was recorded in Tripura at 78.53% while the lowest was in Uttar Pradesh at 54.85%. Kerala, Karnataka and Rajasthan accounted for more than half the seats. Elections to 14 seats were held in Karnataka, 13 seats in Rajasthan, 8 seats each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, 6 seats in Madhya Pradesh, 5 seats each in Assam and Bihar, 3 seats each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and 1 seat each in Manipur, Tripura and Jammu and Kashmir. All eyes are on the high stakes battle in Kerala, where the BJP has been aggressively working to open its account. The contests in Wayanad, where former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi is contesting, and Thiruvananthapuram where Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar is pitted against sitting MP Shashi Tharoor, are keenly watched. Other top guns in the fray include actor-turned-politician Arun Govil in Meerut, Karnataka deputy CM D K Shivakumars brother D K Suresh in Bangalore Rural, and former Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy (JDS) in Mandya. BJPs Hema Malini, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat are seeking a hat-trick of wins from Uttar Pradeshs Mathura, Rajasthans Kota and Jodhpur, respectively. With the conclusion of the second phase, voting has been completed in 14 states/UTs.
Harshpriya Neelachala announces Solitaire real estate project
BHUBANESWAR: Harshpriya Neelachala, a collaboration between Harshpriya Group and Neelachala Homes, announced Solitaire, a landmark luxury real-estate project at Khandagiri on Friday. The proposed project, a 21-storey high-rise tower, featuring 192 upscale residential units alongside essential commercial spaces, all designed with sustainable practices and modern architectural insights has been planned at Khandagiri square to provide convenient access coupled with serene living spaces to home buyers in the city. The project is set to transform luxury living in the region. Adjacent to BPCL Petrol Pump, NH 16, near Khandagiri Square, Bhubaneswar the 21 storey single tower will have both residential and commercial spaces. Air-conditioned rooms, Club Crown recreational spaces on the 21st and 22nd floors, rooftop infinity-edge swimming pool, and over 30 luxurious sky amenities will be special features of the project. Residents will also enjoy a rooftop infinity pool, multiple leisure and fitness facilities, including a modern gym, yoga lawn, and more, providing an unparalleled living experience, said the project developers. We are delighted to present Solitaire, a true reflection of luxury and innovation in Bhubaneswar. Our goal with Solitaire is not just to meet but to exceed the expectations of contemporary homeowners, offering them a blend of comfort, elegance, and state-of-the-art amenities, said managing director of Harshpriya Group Chetan Kumar Tekariwal. Solitaire stands out with its dual-basement parking, eco-friendly construction, and a plethora of amenities tailored to enhance the living experience,said managing director of Neelachala Homes Golak Bihari Satapathy.
95 children illegally being taken to Bihar from Uttar Pradesh rescued
children illegally being taken to Bihar from Uttar Pradesh rescued
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In a rally in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the RJD and Congress, accusing them of questioning the authenticity of EVMs despite their history of booth capturing during the ballot paper era. Modi asserted that the poor and honest voters have been empowered with EVMs, which has worried those who used to loot and capture votes. He also slammed the Trinamool Congress over alleged scams and the recent SSC job cancellation, accusing them of playing with the future of youth.
Patralekha Chatterjee | Amid row over masala, is the food we eat safe?
Amid all the talk about Viksit Bharat by 2047, it is worth remembering that a key difference between a developed and a developing country is in the quality of everyday life of ordinary people. Most people take relatively clean air, clean water and safe food for granted in developed countries. Not so in the rest of the world. Which brings me to a slew of recent media reports that suggest that we are not only wallowing in toxic air and toxic speeches but also in food that puts us at risk. In polarised India, the vegetarian/non-vegetarian fault line continues to be the all-weather headline-grabber. Both groups are at risk, however, when it comes to unsafe food. The recent stories about fake (synthetic) paneer, spices with carcinogenic ingredients, chicken possibly fattened with antibiotics, potentially leading to antibiotic resistance, and baby food with added sugar spotlight an old story. The companies on the dock are both international and national, big names and small players. I could not contact all the errant companies for their side of the story so I am not naming them in this particular column. There is a sense of dj vu. More worryingly, things are getting worse. Last year, the State Food Safety Index (SFSI), released by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Indias food regulator, found that 19 out of 20 large states, including Maharashtra, Bihar, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh, had slipped from 2019 in their 2023 scores on food safety. If this is what is stated officially, just imagine the reality! As someone who loves food, I was distressed to read that fake paneer has been flooding the market for quite some years now. In the most recent case, the authorities seized more than 1,000 kg of synthetic paneer along the Mumbai-Delhi Expressway. In May 2022, the Mumbai police had seized almost 2,000 kg of synthetic paneer from two factories. National newspapers are now running articles on how to detect spurious paneer, often made by mixing milk powder and water, further curdled with lime juice and acetic acid, and sometimes laced with detergent. How many will carry out rapid tests on paneer before eating it? India is also embroiled in a masala controversy. Indias food safety regulator has reportedly asked food commissioners across India to collect samples from all spice manufacturing units in the country after regulators from Hong Kong and Singapore red-flagged two popular Indian spice brands over the alleged presence of ethylene oxide, well beyond the permissible limit. Vendors in both these places have been asked to remove the spices from the shelves. The World Health Organisation considers ethylene oxide as a probable human carcinogen and says its levels in the environment should be kept as low as feasible. Then there is an investigation by Public Eye, a Switzerland-based NGO, and International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN), which raises uncomfortable questions about a leading multinational food and beverage conglomerates manufacturing practices in India. According to the report, the company allegedly adds sugar to cereals for babies in developing countries, a practice it does not follow in rich countries. The company says it has reduced sugar content by up to 30 per cent in recent years, but there is still no response to the critical question about double standards. Then there is the killer issue -- use of antibiotics in livestock and poultry feed to promote growth. A recent report by the US-based Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) and a national newspaper alleged that one of Indias major poultry producers was selling products aimed at speeding up poultry growth and which contained drugs vital for human health. Once again, this did not surprise anyone who has been tracking the misuse of antibiotics in livestock and poultry feed, leading to a proliferation of multi-drug resistant bacteria. In 2018, TBIJ had found Colistin, a last-resort antibiotic used to treat severe human infections, in Indias poultry industry. At that point, no law was broken as there was no law. The furore that followed the revelation and a landmark study on Colistin by an inter-disciplinary team of doctors and scientists led the Indian government to ban the use of Colistin in farms. This was a laudable step, but there has been no follow-up on the impact of the ban. Clearly, unmonitored use of medically important antibiotics in the poultry sector for non-therapeutic purposes is disastrous anywhere, including India, which has the highest burden of bacterial infection and sustained antimicrobial resistance. India is among the countries that endorsed the Muscat Ministerial Manifesto on AMR (2022), which outlines three global targets. One of the three goals relates to reducing the total amount of antimicrobials used in the agri-food system by at least 30-50 per cent from the current level by 2030. I think India has provisions in place to deal with AMR (antimicrobial resistance) in both medical and agricultural settings, but the question is where it falls as a priority in terms of enforcement. I think the example of how decisively India dealt with Colistin once the issue was well known is commendable, says Anirban Mohapatra, a US-based microbiologist and author of a new book When the Drugs Dont Work: The Hidden Pandemic that Could End Modern Medicine. Just as with environmental pollution, the specific link between antibiotic use in animals and drug-resistant infections in humans is difficult to prove. Despite these challenges, there is substantial evidence suggesting that antibiotic use in agriculture contributes to the rise in antibiotic-resistant superbugs, writes Mohapatra in his book. A 2024 report by the UNs Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) notes: The results of several studies conducted on AMR pathogens in animals from different parts of India is indicative of an alarming situation. Both the food-producing and companion animals were found to harbour AMR pathogens. India has a National Action Plan on Antimicrobial resistance. But when it comes to implementation, there are key challenges including sub-optimal financial allocations, inadequate One Health and programmatic approach and weak harnessing of existing national capacity in all aspects of AMR, says the FAO report. State governments are not fully onboard. We can go hoarse blaming multinationals and domestic companies for putting profits before human health but it boils down to food standards and the regulatory environment. The nature and composition of the FSSAI is central to ensuring that all decisions are in the public interest and are evidence-based. The public cannot become forensic scientists overnight, testing everything before they eat. If Indian regulators will not protect Indian citizens and Indian lives, who will?
Cases Registered against Govt Employees for Skipping Poll Duties
Patna: Security personnel and polling officers carry Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) to deposit at a strong room after the second phase of Bihar Assembly polls, in Patna, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. (PTI Photo) Patna: Security personnel and polling officers carry Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) to deposit at a strong room after the second phase of Bihar Assembly polls, in Patna, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. (PTI Photo) Hyderabad: Police registered cases under the Representation of People's Act against government officials for missing the training session for Lok Sabha elections duties. The orders were issued on the allocation of poll duties such as presiding and assistant presiding officers to the staff. The nodal officers of the department sent SMS messages mandating the individuals to attend the training sessions. However, despite several reminders, it was observed that officers and employees had skipped the training sessions thereby violating the provisions of the RP Act, of 1951. They were served show cause notices asking them why criminal action should not be initiated against them. Based on the complaint, Hyderabad police have registered cases against senior officials like Syed Ilyas Ahamed, junior assistant, CRCS commissioner for cooperation and registrar of Nampally; G. Ravi Prasad, senior assistant, OU main campus; Dr. J. Krishnaiah; Majid Khan, Mirza Naseer Baig, K. MadhuSudhan Kumar and Syed Abdulla Zuber, a teacher; B. Sanjeeva Rao, Md. Jahangir, Linga Murthy, Mohd Mahamood, T. Satyanarayana, K. Manikyam, Mohammed Anwarulla Shareef, G. Suresh, S. Chandrasekhar, K. Kumar, B. Rama Krishna, K. Kiran, E. Upender Rao, G. Shyam Sunderand C. Sanath Kumar.
2nd Phase of LS Polls Witnesses 61 Per Cent Voter Turnout Amid EVM Glitches
NEW DELHI: The second phase of polling for Lok Sabha elections saw nearly 61 per cent voter turnout as people avoided venturing out of homes in the summer heat and voted largely in the morning and evening. Polling in the second phase covered 88 seats across 13 states and UTs amid complaints of EVM glitches and bogus voting in some states. The Election Commission of India (ECI) said polling remained largely peaceful though incidents of intimidation were reported from Manipur in the second phase too. The ECI data showed the highest voting percentage was recorded in Tripura which registered 79.25 per cent polling, followed by Manipur 77.32 per cent, while the turnout in Uttar Pradesh was at 54.85 per cent and Maharashtra at 56.63 per cent. Rajasthan registered 64.07 per cent, West Bengal 71.84 per cent, Assam 71.11 per cent, Bihar 55.08 per cent, Chhattisgarh 73.55 per cent, Jammu and Kashmir 71.91 per cent, Karnataka 68.26 per cent, Kerala 65.78 per cent, and Madhya Pradesh 57.76 per cent. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the morning urged people to cast their votes in record numbers and said a high voter turnout strengthens democracy. Stressing on the importance of each vote, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi issued impassioned appeals asking people to step out and exercise their franchise. After the end of polling, Modi in a tweet said, Phase Two has been too good! Gratitude to the people across India who have voted today. The unparalleled support for NDA is going to disappoint the Opposition even more. Voters want NDAs good governance. Youth and women voters are powering the strong NDA support. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor, Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar and actor-turned-politician Arun Govil, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumars brother D.K. Suresh (Congress), and former Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy (JDS) are among the key candidates while BJPs Hema Malini, Om Birla and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat seeking a hat-trick of wins from their respective constituencies. Polling was held in all 20 seats of Kerala, 14 of the 28 seats in Karnataka, 13 seats in Rajasthan, 8 seats each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, 6 seats in Madhya Pradesh, 5 seats each in Assam and Bihar, 3 seats each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and 1 seat each in Manipur, Tripura and Jammu and Kashmir. After Fridays phase, polling is over in Kerala, Rajasthan and Tripura. In the first phase on April 19, polling was completed in all seats of Tamil Nadu (39), Uttarakhand (5), Arunachal Pradesh (2), Meghalaya (2), Andaman and Nicobar Islands (1), Mizoram (1), Nagaland (1), Puducherry (1), Sikkim (1) and Lakshadweep (1).
Congress was biased against Hindus for vote bank, today they're exposed: PM Modi in Bihar's Araria
Congress was biased against Hindus for vote bank, today they're exposed: PM Modi in Bihar's Araria In a fresh attack against Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed on Friday that the grand old party was iased against Hindus for vote bank. The first right on the resources of our country lies with the poor of this country irrespective of religion. The way Congress was biased against the Hindus of India for their vote bank, today they have been exposed, PM Modi said while addressing a public rally in Bihar's Araria. The Prime Minister attacked the INDIA bloc over the Supreme Court decision rejecting the plea for 100 per cent VVPAT verification of EVM votes and said every leader of the opposition grouping has committed the sin of creating doubts in the minds of people about Electronic Voting Machine and heir dreams have been shattered. They did not let people exercise their right to vote for decades. Booth capturing was very common. They did not even let the people step out to vote. Now when the poor and honest voters have the strength of EVM, they are trying all they can to get rid of the EVM. Today, the Supreme Court has given a strong verdict saying that the old system of ballot paper voting will not come back, he said. He said opposition parties should apologise to the people for creating doubts about the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Today, the whole world praises India for its democracy, for its election process, and its use of technology in the election process and these people for their own self-interest were defaming the EVMs. These people have continuously tried to betray democracy, he said. PM Modi said the verdict of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is to make India strong economically and people of Bihar have an important role to play. Today, there are two main streams in politics. One stream is BJP-led NDA which wants to strengthen the people of India. On the other side is the INDI alliance which wants to fill their own pockets by seizing the property of the people, he said. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister addressed a public rally in Bihar's Munger in which he attacked the opposition coalition accusing it of appeasement. There is an NDA model on one side and there is an INDI Alliance model on the other. INDI alliance model is appeasement (tushtikaran) and NDA's model is satisfaction (santushtikaran). We have to ensure that no one is left behind. We gave toilets, gas, electricity connections, and water facilities to our mothers and sisters. We gave free ration and free medical treatment, PM Modi said in Munger. We never asked anyone about the religion or caste of the beneficiaries...anyone who is eligible will get the benefits. This is true secularism and true social justice, he added. The Prime Minister said that the Congress party has set its eyes on the wealth of people and wants to conduct an x-ray, adding that it will seize more than half of the properties inherited by the people. The INDI alliance is using all its might for appeasement. The 'Shehzada' of Congress has said something which will bring a problem for everyone. He has said that a survey would be conducted for every family. The families have small properties and savings, women have some jewellery. The 'Stree Dhan' is considered sacred. Congress, which looted the country with corruption, has now set its eyes on your properties, PM Modi said. Congress wants to impose an inheritance tax. They say they will conduct an x-ray of every family. Today, you are able to pass on your properties to your children. But, Congress is planning... the guru of Shehzada (veiled jibe at Sam Pitroda) has said that they will seize more than half of your property. Now, two out of four-room houses, five acres out of 10-acre land, you will have to give to the government. The INDI alliance has come up with this dangerous plan, he added. The Prime Minister also addressed a public meeting in West Bengal's Malda today, where he attacked the ruling Trinamool Congress and its ally Congress. He said the ruling TMC and the Congress, which are partners in the INDIA bloc but are contesting the ongoing Lok Sabha separately in the state, are competing with each other in their 'appeasement' politics and attempts to woo a 'certain' community. The Congress wants to grab your properties and the TMC hasn't spoken a single word against it. They are competing with each other for appeasement and attempts to win over a certain community or vote bank. While the TMC government has worked to grant permanent residency to infiltrators from Bangladesh, the Congress is talking about redistributing your assets among a certain vote bank, PM Modi added. The only glue that holds the TMC and the Congress together is appeasement. These parties can go to any lengths to advance their appeasement politics and reverse any decision taken in the national interest, he added. Amid a verbal assault from PM Modi over its alleged wealth survey and redistribution pitch, the Congress has clarified that neither did it make any promise in its manifesto nor did Rahul Gandhi make any such assurance to voters. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said his party was in favour of a comprehensive socio-economic caste census. Senior party colleague and Lok Sabha candidate, Shashi Tharoor, too, waded into the matter, saying there was no mention of wealth redistribution in the Congress manifesto, adding that it was a desperate attempt by the BJP to divert public attention from the burning bread-and-butter issues affecting the people. Nowhere does it (manifesto) talk about wealth redistribution. Nowhere does it say anything about taking anybody's gold and snatching the mangalsutra of women. These are preposterous claims by the BJP and show their desperation. They know that they are losing these elections and will fling muck at us as much as they can, Tharoor said. PM Modi wrapped up the day's electioneering with a mega roadshow in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly. The day witnessed the voting in 88 constituencies across 13 states/UTs in the second phase today. According to the Election Commission, the overall turnout was registered at around 60.9 per cent. The voting was held in 13 seats in Rajasthan, 20 in Kerala, eight in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, six in Madhya Pradesh, three each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and one each in Tripura, Manipur, and Jammu & Kashmir. The first phase of voting in 102 constituencies across 21 states/UTs were held on April 19. The third phase of the seven-phase parliamentary elections will be held on May 7 and the final phase will be on June 1. The results will be announced on June 4. (ANI)
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Robust Voter Turnout Marks Second Phase of Indian Parliamentary Elections
Robust Voter Turnout Marks Second Phase of Indian Parliamentary Elections Over 63 per cent polling was reported in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections covering 88 seats across 13 states amid few complaints of EVM glitches and bogus voting in some states. Voters in some villages of Uttar Pradesh's Mathura, Rajasthan's Banswara and Maharashtra's Parbhani were boycotting the polls over various issues but were later persuaded by authorities to cast their franchise. Polling for the second stage of the seven-phase elections started at 7 am and ended at 6 pm. Several states experienced intense heat conditions. The first phase of polling was held on April 19 in 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories. The Election Commission (EC) said polling remained largely peaceful. The tentative figure at 8 pm of voter turnout was 63.50 per cent. It is likely to go upwards when reports from all polling stations are obtained, the EC said, adding voters reaching polling stations till the end of polling hour are allowed to cast their vote. The National Democratic alliance (NDA) under Prime Minister Modi is seeking a stronger majority for a third consecutive term, while the constituents of the opposition INDIA bloc are hoping for a rebound after facing reverses in the 2014 and 2019 elections. Election Commission data showed the highest voting percentage was recorded in Tripura which registered 79.46 per cent polling, followed by Manipur at 77.32 while the turnout was in Uttar Pradesh at 54.85 per cent and Bihar 55.08 per cent. Polling was held in all 20 seats of Kerala, 14 of the 28 seats in Karnataka, 13 seats in Rajasthan, 8 seats each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, 6 seats in Madhya Pradesh, 5 seats each in Assam and Bihar, 3 seats each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and 1 seat each in Manipur, Tripura and Jammu and Kashmir. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar and actor-turned-politician Arun Govil, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's brother DK Suresh (Cong), and former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy (JDS) are among the key candidates while BJP's Hema Malini, Om Birla and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat seeking a hat-trick of wins from their respective constituencies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the morning urged people to cast their votes in record numbers and said a high voter turnout strengthens democracy. Stressing on the importance of each vote, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi issued impassioned appeals asking people to step out and exercise their franchise in the second phase of the Lok Sabha election. After the end of polling, Modi in a tweet said, ''Phase Two has been too good! Gratitude to the people across India who have voted today. The unparalleled support for NDA is going to disappoint the Opposition even more. Voters want NDA's good governance. Youth and women voters are powering the strong NDA support.'' In Kerala, the turnout was 65.91 per cent. The election process, held amid tight security arrangements, was primarily incident free except for instances of bogus voting and breakdowns of electronic voting machines (EVMs) being reported in some booths of the state. Such incidents resulted in delaying the polling process in the affected booths. One person each reportedly died at Palakkad, Alappuzha and Malappuram after casting their vote and a polling agent died after collapsing at a booth in Kozhikode. Tripura East Lok Sabha constituency recorded a turnout of 79.46 per cent. Election officials said there were some complaints from a few booths but those were ''promptly addressed''. A jawan of the Madhya Pradesh Special Armed Force deployed on poll duty allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at a government school where he was stationed in Gariaband district under the Mahasamund seat in Chhattisgarh, where a voter turnout of 73.62 per cent was recorded. A polling booth at Sivni village in Balod district (Kanker seat) was decorated like a wedding 'mandap', with a display of rituals of traditional weddings. Several brides and grooms, dressed in their wedding finery, cast their votes at several polling booths. The EC said people from 46 villages in Bastar and Kanker seats cast their votes in a polling booth set up in their own village for the first time in a Lok Sabha election. In neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, there was a turnout of 57.88 per cent. An estimated 71.11 per cent of the 77,26,668 voters exercised their franchise in the five parliamentary constituencies of Assam that went to polls in this phase. In restive Manipur, where polling is being held under high presence of security personnel, the turnout was a significantly high 77.32 per cent. There were reports of intimidation by suspected militants, altercation between Congress workers and NPF supporters and damage of EVM at a polling station in the Tangkhul Naga-dominated hill district. At KK Leishi Phanit polling station in Ukhrul, irate voters destroyed an EVM and other items after alleged disturbances by armed miscreants. The overall voting percentage in Karnataka was 68.30. A case was booked against BJP MP and Bangalore South Candidate Tejasvi Surya for allegedly posting a video on a social media platform and soliciting votes on the grounds of religion, the Election Commission said. Another BJP leader CT Ravi was booked for allegedly promoting hatred and enmity between citizens through his social media post. Various restaurants in Bangalore were offering free dosas, laddu, coffee and other food items at discounted rates to customers who cast their vote. A private hospital assisted 41 inpatients cast their vote with the help of city civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). Green corridors were created for the ambulances across constituencies to ensure easy, hassle-free voting. Some EVMs were destroyed at a polling station in Indiganatha village in Chamarajanagara district of Karnataka during a clash between two groups of people over whether to vote or not. Officials said an FIR is being filed the Election Commission will take a call after getting a detailed report. A voter turnout of 57.83 per cent was recorded in eight constituencies in Maharashtra, while in Rajasthan, the turnout was 64.07 per cent. Incidents of confrontation between the supporters of the Congress candidate and an independent candidate were reported at a couple of places during polling in Barmer-Jaisalmer Lok Sabha constituency of Rajasthan. Police said they were looking into the complaints besides some about fake voting from some places. The by-election for the Bagidora assembly constituency in Banswara district was also held simultaneously on Friday and 76.66 per cent voting took place. A voter turnout of 54.85 per cent was recorded in the eight parliamentary constituencies of Uttar Pradesh. Senior citizens dominated the early hours of voting in Noida in the Gautam Buddh Nagar constituency. Some residents' welfare associations made arrangements for electric vehicles to ferry voters to and from the polling booths. In Bihar, the turnout was 55.08 per cent, 71.84 per cent in in West Bengal and 71.91 per cent in Jammu and Kashmir. The Lok Sabha polls are the first major electoral battle in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of the erstwhile state into Union territories -- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh -- on August 5, 2019. The Election Commission registered nearly 300 complaints in West Bengal, mostly related to EVM malfunctioning. After Friday's phase, polling is over in Kerala, Rajasthan and Tripura. In the first phase on April 19, polling was completed in all seats of Tamil Nadu (39), Uttarakhand (5), Arunachal Pradesh (2), Meghalaya (2), Andaman and Nicobar Islands (1), Mizoram (1), Nagaland (1), Puducherry (1), Sikkim (1) and Lakshadweep (1). The third phase of elections for 94 seats across 12 states and Union territories will be held on May 7. Counting will be done on June 4.
Seven-month-old girl killed by stepfather in Gurugram
Seven-month-old girl killed by stepfather in Gurugram A seven-month-old girl was allegedly killed by her stepfather, who threw her on the floor in a slum near Nathupur village here last night, police on Friday said. An FIR was registered in this regard at DLF phase 3 police station and the accused was arrested within hours, they said. The accused has been identified as 30-year-old Vijay Sahni, a native of Bihar's Sitamarhi district, police said. The incident took place in a slum near Nathupur hilly area last night where the wife of the accused was living with his brother and the seven-month-old girl, they said. The accused started a quarrel with his wife after reaching there and threw the seven-month-old stepdaughter on the floor, police said. The accused ran away after the incident following which the police was called. A team reached the spot and took the girl to a nearby hospital where the doctors declared her dead, police said. According to the complaint filed by the mother of the deceased girl, her husband Vijay Sahni was caught in the case of selling liquor in Delhi, police said. After being released from jail, he was caught in the case of chain snatching about four years ago in Gurugram and was lodged in the Bhondsi Jail, they said. ''During this time, I had started living a family life with the brother of my husband and I gave birth to a baby girl seven months ago. Vijay was released from the Bhondsi Jail on Wednesday,'' the accused's wife said in her complaint. ''He came to our slum on Thursday night and during a fight with me, he threw my seven-month-old daughter on the ground due to which she died. Vijay ran away after this,'' she added in the complaint. An FIR was registered against Sahni following the complaint under section 302 (murder) of the IPC at DLF phase 3 police station, police said. The accused was arrested within hours from a slum in Nathupura area, they said. ''We handed over the girl's body to the kin after the post-mortem today and we are questioning the accused, said a spokesperson of the Gurugram Police.
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Jailed for spreading fake news, Bihar YouTuber Manish Kashyap joins BJP
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Nearly 61% Turnout Till 5 pm As 88 Seats Vote In Lok Sabha's Phase 2 Today
Voting was held in 88 constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories amid a furious row between the Congress and the BJP over manifesto and inheritance tax. For Kerala, Rajasthan and Tripura, polling is over.Polling for the second phase was held for 20 seats in Kerala, 14 seats in Karnataka, 13 in Rajasthan, eight each in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, seven in Madhya Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, three each in Bengal and Chhattisgarh and one each in Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur and Tripura. An average turnout of 60.7 per cent was recorded till 5 pm.
LS Polls 2024 Phase 2: 39% Turnout Till 1 PM
Polling for the second phase is being held for 88 seats in 13 states: 20 seats in Kerala, 14 seats in Karnataka, 13 in Rajasthan, eight each in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, seven in Madhya Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, three each in Bengal and Chhattisgarh, and one... The post LS Polls 2024 Phase 2: 39% Turnout Till 1 PM appeared first on HW News English .
Firing outside Salman Khan's home: Lookout circular issued against gangster Anmol Bishnoi
MUMBAI: A lookout circular (LOC) was issued on Friday against Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, in connection with the firing outside actor Salman Khan's house in Mumbai's Bandra on April 14, a police official said. The official also said police is likely to take custody of Lawrence Bishnoi, who is currently lodged in a jail in Sabarmati in Gujarat, and was also contemplating invoking the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in the case. Anmol Bishnoi had claimed responsibility for the firing and a probe too showed his involvement, following which the LOC was issued by Mumbai police, the official added. Anmol and Lawrence Bishnoi have been named as wanted accused in the case. Anmol Bishnoi stays in Canada and travels to the USA. However, the IP address of the Facebook post, through which he claimed responsibility of the firing, was traced to Portugal, the official said. Man books cab under Lawrence Bishnoi's name, sends it to Salman Khan's residence, arrested The alleged shooters Vicky Gupta (24) and Sagar Pal (21), both residents of Bihar, have been arrested along with Sonu Kumar Subhash Chander Bishnoi (37) and Anuj Thapan (32), who had provided them two country-made pistols and cartridges on March 15, as per police. As per police, Sonu Bishnoi and Thapan hail from Fazilka, close to Lawrence Bishnoi's native place in Punjab. Both were also accused along with Lawrence and Anmol Bishoi in a firing case registered in Gangapur in Punjab, he said. Firing outside Salman Khan's residence: Mumbai police arrest two persons who provided weapons to shooters
YouTuber Manish Kashyap: Hero in Bihar, 'villain' in Tamil Nadu? - Moneycontrol
YouTuber Manish Kashyap: Hero in Bihar, 'villain' in Tamil Nadu? Moneycontrol
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Congress raises issues of Agnipath, MGNREGA, river erosion as PM campaigns in Bihar, WB
BJP MLA from Englishbazar town Sreerupa Mitra Chaudhary had written to the prime minister in 2023 to seek an appointment to apprise him about the problem, he said. She highlighted the fact that affected residents are mostly from the Scheduled Castes or Other Backward Classes, and requested Rs 10,000 crore to conduct anti-erosion works, Ramesh added.
Manish Kashyap: The Newly Inducted BJP Member Once Spread Misinformation
YouTuber Manish Kashyap spent nine months in jail for circulating 'fake videos' of Bihari migrants being attacked in Tamil Nadu.
The voting for these seats willbe heldbetween 7 AM to 6 PM and the counting of votes will take place on June 4.
Bihar: Stakes High for Nitish Kumar and Congress in Second Phase
Of the five seats going to polls, four were won by NDA ally JD-U in 2019, while one went to Congress.
PM Modi Hails Supreme Court's Verdict on EVMs, Calls it a Tight Slap to Opposition
Patna: Pr ime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an election rally in Bihar's Araria, where he praised the Supreme Court's rejection of pleas seeking cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with a VVPAT. He called it a tight slap on the face of the Opposition and demanded that they apologize to the nation. The Supreme Court has given a tight slap on the face of the Opposition who used to cry for EVMs, the Prime Minister said. Today is an auspicious day for our democracy. Earlier today, the Supreme Court dismissed all pleas seeking complete cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with a VVPAT. PM Modi emphasized that while the world praises India's democracy and electoral process, the Opposition defames it for personal benefits. At the rally, he alleged that the Congress party conspired to take away the rights of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and the Other Backward Classes (OBCs). Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar has said in very clear words that India cannot have religion-based reservations, but Congress is trying its best to implement religion-based reservations, PM Modi said. He also slammed the RJD-Congress alliance, saying they do not care about India's Constitution. They did not let people exercise their right to vote for decades. Now, when the poor and honest voters have the strength of EVM, they are trying all they can to get rid of EVM, the Prime Minister said. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal also praised the Supreme Court's decision, saying it has exposed the Opposition parties, including the Congress, which had left no opportunity to defame the Election Commission. Manmohan Singh Reaffirms Muslims' First Claim on Country's Resources NATO Chief Warns China Against Supporting Russia's War in Ukraine Clash Among Prisoners in Tihar Jail Leads to Injuries
50% Turnout Till 3 pm As 88 Seats Vote In Phase 2 Today
Voting is on in 88 constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories amid a furious row between the Congress and the BJP over manifesto and inheritance tax. Election will be held on all seats of Kerala, a chunk of Rajasthan and UP. Polling for the second phase is being held for 20 seats in Kerala, 14 seats in Karnataka, 13 in Rajasthan, eight each in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, seven in Madhya Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, three each in Bengal and Chhattisgarh and one each in Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur and Tripura. An average turnout of 50 per cent has been recorded till 3 pm.
Lok Sabha Election 2024: 50% Turnout Till 3 pm As 88 Seats Vote In Lok Sabha Phase 2 Elections Today
Polling for the 2nd phase is being held for 20 seats in Kerala, 14 seats in Karnataka, 13 in Rajasthan, eight each in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, seven in Madhya Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, three each in Bengal and Chhattisgarh and one each in Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur and Tripura. An average []
SC verdict on EVM a vindication of our faith in institutions: PM Modi in Bihar rallies
SC verdict on EVM a vindication of our faith in institutions: PM Modi in Bihar rallies Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that the Supreme Court judgment on Electronic Voting Machines was a ''tight slap'' to the Congress-led opposition which must ''apologise'' for committing the ''sin'' of creating distrust against EVMs. The prime minister, who addressed back-to-back election rallies at Araria and Munger Lok Sabha constituencies in Bihar, also charged the opposition with trying to ''steal'' reservations meant for OBCs, SCs and STs ''for the sake of their favourite vote bank of Muslims''. ''When the Congress, the RJD and other INDI alliance parties were in power, the poor, backwards and Dalits used to be deprived of their votes through booth capture. With the introduction of Electronic Voting Machines, they are no longer able to play their old game. Hence, they committed the sin of creating distrust against EVMs,'' alleged the Prime Minister in Araria. ''But today, the highest court of the land has delivered a verdict a few hours earlier which comes as a tight slap to these parties'', said Modi, referring to the judgment by which pleas seeking cross-verification of votes cast through EVMs with VVPAT have been rejected. The prime minister also accused the Congress of having ''stolen'' reservations meant for the OBCs and transferring the benefits to Muslims in Karnataka, where the party is in power and wanted to replicate the ''conspiracy'' in the rest of the country, including in Bihar where its ally RJD has ''not spoken a word against'' the move in the southern state. ''Being an OBC myself, I know the hardships faced by the backward classes'', said Modi, adding ''In future, they may loot reservations for SCs and STs as well''. Claiming that the previous government headed by Manmohan Singh had given its ''assent'' for reservations to Muslims, the prime minister slammed the Congress and its ''ecosystem'' for ''trying to browbeat me, without success''. ''I will not allow reservations meant for SCs, STs and OBCs to be diverted for vote bank politics. This is Modi's guarantee'', he said. Reiterating that the Congress manifesto bore ''the imprint of Muslim League'', Modi said the party's ''injustice towards Hindus stands exposed''. ''I say the poor have the first claim on the country's resources. Congress, RJD and their allies say the first claim is of their vote bank. They want to steal your belongings, even mangalsutras of women'', he alleged. Modi also tore into Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and technocrat Sam Pitroda, without mentioning either of them by name, alleging ''the Shehzada (crown prince) of the Congress and his Guru do not want you to bequeath your property to your children. They have come up with the dreadful idea of imposing inheritance tax''. He also coined a slogan ''Congress ki loot, zindagi ke saath bhi zindagi ke baad bhi'', to allege that the opposition party wanted to rob people of their belongings during their lifetime and after their death, deprive their offspring of the same. ''The RJD is quiet on the Congress' plans to track every citizen's wealth and snatch away 50 per cent of it if the INDI alliance came to power. Both allies want to enjoy the loot'', charged the PM. In Munger, the prime minister also referred to the world-renowned Bihar School of Yoga and lashed out at ''those with a slave mentality'' for ''handing over to the foreigners what was an ancient discipline with origins in our land''. He also said, ''These opposition parties also display their slave mentality when they ridicule me for calling India the mother of democracy''. The Prime Minister also referred to Iqbal Ansari, the Muslim litigant in the Ayodhya title suit and his ''proud presence at the consecration of Ram temple,'' adding ''The Congress and INDI alliance refused the invite. It is time to teach a lesson to this arrogant lot''. Modi also underscored the need for a healthy voter turnout, in the backdrop of the same having been lower than usual in the first phase, saying ''On the polling day, the atmosphere should be festive, leaving behind the acrimony during campaign''. ''The current elections are crucial for the country's future with regard to its economic and defence capabilities. I urge the people, especially the youth, to come out and vote in large numbers,'' said Modi.
BSEB Bihar Competency Test II 2024: How to Apply Online, Step-by-Step Guide
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the online application form for the Local Body Teachers Competency Test - Sakshamta Pariksha II 2024. Interested candidates who wish to apply for Bihar Sakshamta Pariksha 2024 can submit their applications online from April 26, 2024, to May 4, 2024.
Actor Keerthy Sureshs Mother, Veteran Film Star Menaka Endorses BJP, Hopes For Change In Kerala
26 April 2024 marks the second phase of polling for the Lok Sabha elections in several states. These include Kerala, Karnataka, Manipur, Bihar, Maharashtra, Tripura. In Kerala, veteran filmstar Menaka, The post Actor Keerthy Sureshs Mother, Veteran Film Star Menaka Endorses BJP, Hopes For Change In Kerala appeared first on The Commune .
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Lok Sabha polls | SC judgement on EVMs a big jolt to Congress-RJD combine, says PM Modi
It was second public meeting of Mr. Modi in Bihars Muslim dominated Seemanchal area. Earlier in April 16, he had come to Purnea to address a rally.
Neha Sharma casts vote in father Ajeet Sharma`s constituency in Bihar
Ajit Sharma, a Congress candidate, is contesting from Bhagalpur. The senior Congress leader, his wife, and his daughter Neha showed their inked fingers after casting their votes at a polling booth
If you make mistake of...: BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla warns against voting for Congress
If you make mistake of...: BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla warns against voting for Congress Cautioning people against voting for the Congress, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala on Friday said the grand old party will 'snatch 55 per cent' of their wealth and assets if they make the 'mistake' of putting their electoral trust in them. Speaking to media persons after casting his vote in Gautam Buddh Nagar in Uttar Pradesh, Poonawala said, On one side, there is the mission and vision of PM Modi. This government lifted 25 crore people out of poverty over the last 10 years and is committed to bringing more out of penury if elected again. We have also underlined our commitment to building 3.5 crore more houses for the poor, new highways and expressways at double the rate while taking the total number of airports in the country to 70. On the other side, there is the Congress that neither has a mission nor vision. All it has to show to the people is corruption...one family's ambition, commission and the politics of division. They stand against Sanatana, have made a mockery of Shakti (women's power) and even questioned the existence of Lord Ram. However, the people will choose wisely again as they did in 2014 and 2019. Wading into the massive political uproar over the Congress' alleged promise of a wealth survey and redistribution, the BJP national spokesperson said, If you make the mistake of voting the Congress back, they will snatch 55 per cent of your wealth and assets. There is a lot of public anger over all this talk of wealth X-ray. Under the garb of appeasement, they want to snatch the rights of the OBC, SC and ST communities and give them to their favoured vote bank. The people will give them a befitting reply. He added that the BJP's campaign pitch of Abki baar 400 paar (let's aim for 400-plus seats) wasn't just limited to the party anymore but reflects the popular sentiment. Polling for Phase 2 of the general elections got underway at 7 am on Friday, with Tripura topping the voter turnout at 57.47 pc till 1 pm, according to data shared by the Election Commission (EC). Among the other states polling in Phase 2, Assam registered 46.31 per cent till 1 pm, Bihar 33.80 per cent, Chhattisgarh at 53.09 per cent, Jammu and Kashmir at 38.23 per cent, Kerala at 39.26 per cent and Rajasthan at 40.39 per cent. (ANI)
LSG vs RR: 44th Match, Dream11 Team, Indian Premier League 2024
Rajasthan Royals have been the team to beat in the TATA IPL 2024. Sanju Samson and his men have come to the top of all the challenges they have faced so far. RR will be facing Lucknow Super Giants in their next game. That game will take place at Ekana Stadium on Saturday evening. If RR wins this game, they will make it to the playoffs. On the other hand, LSG will jump to second place if they win this game, as they have ten points on the table. LSG vs RR: Match Details Match Date : April 27, 2023 (Saturday) Time : 7:30 PM IST Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow LSG vs RR: Live Streaming Details The live telecast for LSG vs RR clash on Saturday will be televised on Star Sports channels across cable TV networks. Fans can also enjoy the live stream on their mobile devices for free through the Jio Cinema app or website. LSG vs RR: Head-to-Head Rajasthan Royals have enjoyed playing against Lucknow Super Giants until now in the TATA IPL. These two teams have faced each other 4 times, and LSG has just one win while RR has won three encounters between the two. LSG vs RR: Pitch Report The pitch at Ekana Stadium has an uneven bounce, which may work in favour of the bowlers. Some balls will stick to the pitch and grip the surface. So it will be hard to bat in the first inning. Hence, chasing will be easier at this venue because of the dew. LSG vs RR: Predicted XIs LSG :Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (c & wk), Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Matt Henry, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur RR :Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler,Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal LSG vs RR: Dream11 Team Wicket-keepers : Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (Captain), KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran Batters : Yashasvi Jaiswal All-rounders : Marcus Stoinis (Vice Captain), Riyan Parag, Krunal Pandya Bowlers : Yuzi Chahal, Sandeep Sharma, Mohsin Khan Dream11 Prediction : Both teams are doing well this season, but RR has good form on their side. That is the reason that we predict Rajasthan Royals to win this game on Saturday. Also Read: Join Our WhatsApp Channel For World Cup Updates
Six People Killed as Wedding Pandal Catches Fire in Bihar's Darbhanga
The deceased were identified as Sunil Paswan (26), Lila Devi (23), Kanchan Devi (26), Siddhanth Kumar (4), Shashank Kumar (3) and Sakshi Kumari (5). Three cows were also killed in the fire, police said
Bihar's role crucial to make India developed and powerful: PM Modi at Araria rally.
Bihar's role crucial to make India developed and powerful: PM Modi at Araria rally. Bihar's role crucial to make India developed and powerful: PM Modi at Araria rally.
LS polls: People in remote Tripura district use boats to exercise their right to vote
LS polls: People in remote Tripura district use boats to exercise their right to vote Amidst the ongoing second phase of general elections, people residing in a remote area of Tripura's Dhalai district chose boats as their mode of travel for exercising their franchise rights. The Election Commission of India took to its official X handle and posted the photos of people coming by boats to cast their votes. Vote By Boat! Anchoring the choice: Voters of 44/68 Raima Valley AS remote area of Dhalai district, Tripura are coming to cast their votes by using boats, the EC said in a post. Meanwhile, there has been a substantial increase in voter turnout in Tripura, as the North-Eastern state recorded a 36.42 per cent voting percentage till 11:00 am, as per the Election Commission of India. Other states where there is high voter turnout are Chhattisgarh (35.47%), Manipur (33.32%), and West Bengal (31.25%). Maharashtra is witnessing low voter turnout, as the state has recorded 18.83 per cent. Voting percentages for other states participating in the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls till 11:00 am are Assam (27.43%), Bihar (21.68%), Jammu & Kashmir (26.61%), Karnataka (22.34%), Kerala (25.61%), Madhya Pradesh (28.15%), Rajasthan (26.84%), and Uttar Pradesh (24.41%). The second phase has 88 Lok Sabha constituencies across 13 States/Union Territory including 13 in Rajasthan, 20 in Kerala, eight in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, six in Madhya Pradesh, three each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and one each in Tripura, Manipur, and Jammu & Kashmir With weather conditions predicted to be within normal ranges, voters can cast their vote comfortably. For the convenience of voters, meticulous arrangements have been made at all polling stations including facilities, to deal with hot weather conditions, according to the Election Commission. According to the ECI, over 15.88 crore voters will be voting in the second phase which includes 8.08 crore male electors, 7.8 crore female electors, and 5929 third-gender electors. A total of 4553 flying squads, 5731 static surveillance teams, 1462 video surveillance teams and 844 video viewing teams are keeping surveillance round the clock to strictly and swiftly deal with any form of inducement of voters across the 1.67 lakh polling stations, as per the ECI press note. (ANI)
As PM heads to Malda, Congress raises issues of erosion, cattle smuggling and unfinished airport
NEW DELHI: Why did the prime minister do nothing to prevent river erosion in Malda and what happened to the Malda airport, the Congress asked on Friday as Narendra Modi heads to the West Bengal district for campaigning. Posting a series of questions on X, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also raised the issue of cattle smuggling in the area. : 1. ? 2. ? 3. ? : 1. Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) April 26, 2024 The prime minister is scheduled to address a poll rally in Malda on Friday. Questions for PM as he visits Malda in West Bengal: Why has the PM done nothing to prevent river erosion in Malda? What about Malda airport? What has the PM done to halt the illegal smuggling of cattle, Ramesh asked in a post on X. He said thousands of families in Malda district suffer due to their land being eroded by the Ganga and Fulahar rivers. BJP MLA from Englishbazar town Sreerupa Mitra Chaudhary had written to the prime minister in 2023 to seek an appointment to apprise him about the problem, he said. She highlighted the fact that affected residents are mostly from the Scheduled Castes or Other Backward Classes, and requested Rs 10,000 crore to conduct anti-erosion works, Ramesh added. Most of the district lies in the region of the Farakka Barrage, operated by the Central government and is therefore the responsibility of the Modi Sarkar, he said. Ten years after coming to power, and despite generous on-paper allocations to Namami Gange, why has the Modi Sarkar not made a single intervention to protect Malda's Scheduled Caste and OBC families from the rampant problem of river erosion, he asked. Ramesh also alleged that the Modi government had neglected the Malda airport for almost 10 years. The state government had already built a runway by the time the PM came to power in 2014. However, flight services are yet to start. Airports would increase business and trade opportunities - especially for perishable goods like Malda's famous mangoes - and improve access to medical services in the district, he said. The BJP had assured the people of Malda that they would provide small aircraft services, and Airports Authority of India officials visited the site multiple times but the airport still remains closed, Ramesh claimed. The runway, he contended, is being used by people from surrounding neighbourhoods for their morning walk. Locals fear the airport will eventually fall into disrepair because of the Modi government's apathy, he said. What has the Prime Minister done in the last ten years to halt the illegal smuggling of cattle into Bangladesh, Ramesh said using the hashtag #ChuppiTodoPradhanMantriji. Noting that cattle smuggling across the Bangladesh border has emerged as a key issue in recent years, one often raked up by the PM himself, the Congress general secretary alleged that Modi fails to mention that cattle smuggling is only a reality because of the failure of the BJP administrations at the Centre and various states. At the national level, the BSF and the Customs Department are responsible for aiding and abetting the smuggling mafia. At the state level, the origin of most of the cattle is BJP-ruled states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. State police and administration turning a blind eye to smuggling of cattle out of these states is the root cause of the issue, he claimed.
Hyderabad: Minor among two held for gang rape, murder
HYDERABAD : Two persons, including a minor, have been arrested in connection with the gang rape and murder of a 45-year-old woman whose body was found in a workshop cellar in Kukatpally on Sunday morning. The accused Nitish Kumar Dev, 24, and the child in conflict with law (CCL) are natives of Bihar and work at a bar in Sangareddy, the police said. The case came to light when the workshops owner opened the cellar on Sunday morning and noticed the victims body. Upon analysis of CCTV footage, the police found that the accused had raped and killed the woman before escaping from the spot on a bike. About four to five teams were formed to check the CCTV footage and the clues team was deployed to find out the number plate of the bike, said Kukatpally SHO D Krishna Mohan. Four days later, the two accused persons were traced and apprehended by the police. Besides the CCTV evidence, they also confessed to the crime, said Kukatpally ACP K Srinivas Rao. On Saturday night, the victim, a domestic worker, was standing near a tea stall at Prashanth Nagar when the accused approached her. Nitish and the minor were reportedly returning from work on a bike and wanted to stop for tea when they saw the victim, the police said. They added that the accused found a cellar in a nearby area, forcibly dragged her to the isolated place and gang-raped her. When the victim started protesting, one of the accused hit her head on the floor and she succumbed to her head injuries, the ACP said. The duo has been booked under Sections 376 (D), 302 read with 34 of the IPC on charges of gang rape, murder and joint criminal liability.
Six killed as wedding pandal catches fire in Bihar's Darbhanga
The pandal caught fire during the bursting of firecrackers, eyewitnesses said.
BJP will scrap reservations by 2025 if it wins: Telangana CM
HYDERABAD : Alleging that the BJP and RSS have declared a war on the Constitution with the aim of scrapping reservations for SC, ST and OBC communities, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday said that the saffron party was hoping to win 400 seats to implement this agenda. The BJP is trying to win 400 seats so that it gets two-thirds majority in Lok Sabha. This will enable it to pass a Bill scrapping the reservation system. The RSS has a policy to abolish quotas by 2025, as mentioned by its leaders on numerous occasions, the chief minister alleged. The TPCC president was speaking after releasing a chargesheet against the BJP and its 10-year rule at the Gandhi Bhavan in Hyderabad along with AICC in-charge Deepa Dasmunshi, co-in-charge Rohith Choudhary, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, TPCC working president Mahesh Kumar Goud, ministers Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Konda Surekha, Ponnam Prabhakar and others. Warning the people that voting for the BJP would contribute to abolition of the reservation system in the country, the chief minister said that if the saffron party gets even a single seat in Telangana, it would deprive them of their rights. This election is a battle between upholding reservations and their abolition, Revanth said. He recalled that the BJP opposed implementation of the Mandal Commission report that recommended reservations for OBCs. At that time, its senior leader LK Advani toured the country in a rath spreading communal hatred so that attention was diverted from reservations, Revanth alleged. Whats in Cong chargesheet BJP accused of betraying Telangana by forcibly merging 211 villages of Khammam into AP BJP did not implement a single assurance as mandated in AP Reorganisation Act, like setting up of Bayyaram Steel Plant, Kazipet railway coach factory & 2,400 MW NTPC plant, alleges Cong What the Congress chargesheet said For every rupee of tax paid, Telangana gets back only 43 paise. In contrast, BJP gives Rs 7.06 to Bihar, Rs 2.73 to Uttar Pradesh, Rs 2.63 to Assam, and Rs 2.42 to Madhya Pradesh BJP did not release Rs 4,000 crore GST compensation due to Telangana, Rs 24,205 crore recommended by NITI Aayog and Rs 1,800 crore grant for the development of backward districts The saffron party did not allocate a single rupee to Telangana in the 202425 budget. It did not allocate even a rupee to the Mulugu Tribal University or the Turmeric Board at Nizamabad Allocated Rs 1,000 crore for Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh but only Rs 3.14 crore for the Sammakka Sarakka Jatara No assistance when Telangana faced floods. It did not help even when Hyderabad was devastated by severe floods in 2020 In 2023, BJP gave Rs 1,420.80 crore to Maharashtra, Rs 707.60 crore to Odisha, Rs 624.40 crore to Bihar, and Rs 584 crore to Gujarat under disaster relief funds, but neglected Telangana Caused severe loss to Telangana farmers by preventing the state from getting its rightful share of Krishna river waters Lakhs of jobs lost due to privatisation of public sector enterprises like BHEL, BSNL, LIC, BDL, HAL and DRDL, which were established by the Congress in Hyderabad Did not grant national project status to any irrigation project in Telangana, including the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme Telangana lost 13.9 lakh jobs and Rs 2.19 lakh crore in investments as a result of BJP cancelling the ITIR project given by Congress Abandoned Hyderabad-Warangal, Hyderabad-Nagpur Industrial Corridors, Fab City, Sileru Power Project, establishment of Narayanpet Handloom Park and revival of Adilabad Cement Factory Did not establish a single new airport, dry port or industrial park in Telangana Did not develop Warangal and Karimnagar as smart cities, did not give even one IIM, IIT, Central University or Medical College to Telangana. BJP is privatising coal mines allocated to Singareni by the Congress government. Auctioned Kalyan Khani, Koyagudem, Sattupalli and Shravanapalli coal blocks BJP failed in construction of railway lines on Manoharabad-Kothapalli, Bhadrachalam Road-Sathupally, Peddapalli-Nizamabad and Medak-Akkannapet routes, doubling of Secunderabad-Mahbubnagar, Mudkhed-Medchal railway lines, and third railway line on the Kazipet-Vijayawada routes Did not sanction a single Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya to Telangana since 2014. Discrimination against Telangana in establishment of Sainik Schools and Kendriya Vidyalayas Modi exploiting handloom sector via GST: Revanth The chief minister asserted that it was the responsibility of Congress leaders to explain to the people the failures and conspiracies of BJP in the last 10 years of its rule. He accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of miserably failing to fulfil his promise of creating 20 crore jobs in 10 years and providing only seven lakh jobs instead. The TPCC chief blamed the BJP government for the spiralling prices of essential commodities and adding to the burden of the common man. He alleged that there was rampant exploitation in industries from handloom to cottage industries, all in the name of GST. Revanth also accused Modi of imposing GST even on basic items like matchboxes and soaps. Stating that the people of the country have been burdened with a debt of Rs 168 lakh crore in the last 10 years due to the Modi government borrowing Rs 113 lakh crore, Revanth accused the prime minister of handing over assets built by successive Congress governments over 60 years to corporates within a decade.
2nd phase: EVM breakdowns delay voting in Kerala
The IMD has warned of heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh during the next five days.
Bihar Youtuber Manish Kashyap, who was arrested for sharing fake videos, joins BJP
Despite currently being out on bail, Kashyap decided to align himself with the ruling party and made his entry official on Thursday in a ceremony attended by key BJP figures such as Anil Baluni, Sanjay Mayukh, and Manoj Tiwari in the national capital. Kashyap cited his admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a primary reason for joining the BJP, expressing his desire to work under Modi's leadership. His mother, who supported him throughout his legal troubles, also played a role in his decision to join the party.
Lok Sabha polls: Tejasvi Surya offers prayers at Bengaluru residence before casting vote
Lok Sabha polls: Tejasvi Surya offers prayers at Bengaluru residence before casting vote Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Bangalore South constituency Tejasvi Surya offered prayers at his residence on Friday ahead of casting his vote for the phase 2 of the Lok Sabha polls which began earlier today. Congress has fielded Sowmya Reddy against Surya in the Bangalore South constituency. In a post on X, Tejasvi Surya appealed to the voters to cast their vote on the BJP symbol. Wishing all candidates of BJP Karnataka the very best! The people of Karnataka are nationalists. They've witnessed the State's growth under PM Narendra Modi in the last 10 years. Urge all of you to click on the lotus button and elect Modi Ji once again! Surya said. Karnataka is voting on 14 seats today in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections. Bangalore South has been a bastion for the BJP, the party has not been defeated from here since 1991. The late Ananth Kumar was elected to the Lok Sabha 6 times from this seat. In 2019, BJP's current Member of Parliament, Tejasvi Surya, secured victory with a significant margin of 27.87 per cent against Congress' BK Hariprasad and became the youngest BJP MP in Lok Sabha. In 2014, the seat was won by BJP's Ananth Kumar, defeating INC's Nandan Nilekani by a substantial margin. Earlier today, Infosys founder Narayana Murthy on Friday cast his vote at the BES polling station in Bengaluru. His wife, Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty, also cast her vote in Bengaluru today. Sudha Murty urged people, specifically youngsters, to exercise their right to vote and choose their leaders. The second phase has 88 Lok Sabha constituencies, including all 20 seats in Kerala, 14 in Karnataka, 13 in Rajasthan, eight in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, six in Madhya Pradesh, three each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and one each in Tripura, Manipur and Jammu and Kashmir. Initially, 89 constituencies were scheduled to go to polls today. However, the EC later announced that the voting in Madhya Pradesh's Betul would not take place during the second phase due to the death of a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) candidate. As many as 1202 candidates, including 1098 males and 102 females, are in the fray.There are 8.08 crore male and 7.8 crore female voters among the electorate who will decide the fate of candidates. As many as 5,929 third-gender electors will also exercise their franchise in the second phase of the polls. The first phase of voting for the seven-phased Lok Sabha election, the world's largest electoral exercise, was held on April 19 in 102 constituencies across 21 states and UTs. According to the Election Commission, the voter turnout registered was over 62 per cent. The third phase election will be held on May 7. (ANI)
Will block unholy alliance between BJP & CPM: Congress' K Muraleedharan
Will block unholy alliance between BJP & CPM: Congress' K Muraleedharan Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency candidate K Muraleedharan on Friday cast his vote at Jawahar Nagar LP School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and said that the Congress will block unholy alliance between BJP & CPM in the state. While speaking to the reporters, K Muraleedharan said that the party will win all the seats in the state. We are going to win all 20 seats in Kerala. Unfortunately, there is a deal between CPM and BJP in Kerala. The news has come out that EP Jayarajan (LDF convener) met BJP leader Prakash Javadekar. Their link is clear. We will win but we will block an unholy alliance between BJP & CPM in Kerala. Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency, where high-profile candidates are in the fray this time, is going to witness a fierce triangular contest between BJP, Congress, and the CPI. Congress has fielded K Muraleedharan, son of late Congress doyen K Karunakaran whose pocket borough was once Thrissur, the ruling Left Democratic Front nominated former Agriculture Minister in the previous LDF government in the state, VS Sunilkumar. The constituency, where both Congress-led UDF and CPM-led LDF interchangeably won multiple times in the past seven decades, is currently held by Congress. All 20 seats will vote in the second phase in Kerala. These include Kasaragod, Kannur, Vatakara, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Ponnani, Palakkad, Alathur, Thrissur, Chalakudy, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Mavelikkara, Pathanamthitta, Kollam, Attingal, and Thiruvananthapuram. The second phase has 88 Lok Sabha constituencies across 13 States/Union Territory including 13 in Rajasthan, 20 in Kerala, eight in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, six in Madhya Pradesh, three each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and one each in Tripura, Manipur, and Jammu & Kashmir According to the ECI, over 15.88 crore voters will be voting in the second phase which includes 8.08 crore male electors, 7.8 crore female electors, and 5929 third-gender electors. A total of 4553 flying squads, 5731 static surveillance teams, 1462 video surveillance teams and 844 video viewing teams are keeping surveillance round the clock to strictly and swiftly deal with any form of inducement of voters across the 1.67 lakh polling stations, as per the ECI press note. (ANI)
Bihar YouTuber, who was held by TN cops, joins BJP
Arrested for sharing fake videos, YouTuber Manish Kashyap joined BJP in New Delhi but withdrew from contesting. Alleged connivers influenced his decision. Released on bail Dec 23, he advocates for community service.
Do not get swayed by any diversionary tactics and lies: Kharge to voters
New Delhi: Amid polling for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday urged voters not to fall for any 'diversionary tactics' of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), adding that it is an election to protect democracy from the clutches of dictatorship. Taking to his official X handle, Kharge posted, We, the people of India - this soul of the Constitution of India, should reverberate in your hearts and minds before you push the voting button. Do not forget that this is not an ordinary election. It is an election to protect Democracy from the clutches of Dictatorship. To all my dear citizens, from 89 Constituencies in 13 States and UTs, do not get swayed by any diversionary tactics and lies. Always make your vote count. Reminding people of the party's salient promises in its manifesto or 'Nyay Patra', the Congress national president also called on the people to come out in record numbers and exercise their democratic right. For it may change the lives of 140 Crore Indians by bringing the paradigm of YUVA NYAY NAARI NYAY KISAAN NYAY SHRAMIK NYAY HISSEDARI NYAY Imagine a future where Justice, Freedom, Equality and Liberty are guaranteed. A future where rapid inclusive growth and transformative policies are guaranteed. My dear first-time voters, cut the clutter and distance the din, for you are the real changemakers and I welcome each one of you in this movement for Democracy. Everyone, please come out and VOTE in large numbers. BADLEGA BHARAT, JEETEGA INDIA, Kharge posted on X. 'We, the people of India' - this soul of the Constitution of India, should reverberate in your hearts and minds, before you push the voting button. Do not forget that this is not an ordinary election. It is an election to protect Democracy from the clutches of Dictatorship. Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) April 26, 2024 Voting began at 7 am on Friday. The Lok Sabha election is being held in seven phases till June 1 and votes will be counted on June 4. According to the Election Commission of India, 88 constituencies across 13 states and union territories are set to go for the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls in 2024. Initially, 89 constituencies were scheduled to go to polls today. However, the EC later announced that the voting in Madhya Pradesh's Betul would not take place during the second phase due to the death of a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) candidate. Kerala has the highest number of constituencies as all 20 seats will poll today, followed by Karnataka with 14 seats. The other states that will go to poll on Friday include Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Tripura, and Manipur. The poll for the Jammu parliamentary seat will also be held on Friday. As many as 1202 candidates, including 1098 males and 102 females are in the fray. There are 8.08 crore male and 7.8 crore female voters among the electorates who will decide the fate of candidates. As many as 5,929 third-gender electors will also exercise their franchise in the second phase of polls. The first phase of voting for the seven-phased Lok Sabha election, the world's largest electoral exercise, was held on April 19 in 102 constituencies across 21 states and UTs. According to the Election Commission, the voter turnout registered was over 62 per cent. The third phase election will be held on May 7.
Litmus test for Nitish switchover to NDA again
NEW DELHI: The prestige of the ruling JD(U), a constituent of the NDA, and the principal opposition RJD the key constituent of Mahagathbandhan in Bihar is at stake in the second phase of voting on Friday in states Seemanchal-based five prominent seats. As many as 86 candidates are in the fray for five seats Purnia, Kishanganj, Bhagalpur, Banka and Katihar. The ruling JD(U), led by CM Nitish Kumar, has fielded NDA-supported candidates against RJD and Congress. These constituencies have witnessed tough contests between the NDA and the grand alliance on issues such as inflation, unemployment and developments. We hope to win all these seats, said a senior JD(U) leader. Purnia, Kishanganj and Bhagalpur LS seats are prominent among the five on which both the alliances have done vigorous campaigning with Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav attending massive public gatherings. The Congress has fielded candidates in the three seats while the ally RJD in two of them. The JD (U) has campaigned in all five seats. In Purnia and Kishanganj, the NDA candidates are in a triangular contest while in Bhagalpur, Katihar and Banka, JD(U) candidates face a direct contest with Congress and RJD candidates. All the five candidates, including an MP in Purnia, have been selected by CM Nitish Kumar, who is aware of a tougher contest than in 2019, said a party functionary. Tejashwi Yadav has done marathon campaigning for his party candidate in Purnia and camped there for three days. The real test of Tejashwis leadership would be in Purnia from where Lalu Prasad has fielded his daughter Bima Bharti. Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav too has jumped into the fray as an independent making the contest triangular. A win in Punia will mean trust in Tejashwis leadership, which is the political buzz. In Kishanganj, Congress candidate Mohamed Javed is pitted against JDUs Mujahid Alam and AIMIM Akhtarul Imam in a triangular contest. In 2019, Congress candidate Javed won this seat defeating Imam. The second prestigious seat for JDU and RJD is Bhagalpur LS seat where JD(U) MP Ajay Mandal is pitted against Congress Ajeet Sharma. In Banka, JDUs Girdhari Yadav is pitted against RJDs Jay Prakash Yadav in a direct contest. Yadav won the seat in 2014 defeating BJPs Putul Kumari by 10,000 votes. Girdhari Yadav defeated Jay Prakash Yadav in 2019 and he is the sitting JDU MP. In Katihar, which is one of the important Seemanchal LS seta in Bihar, JDUs Dular Chanda Goswami faces Congress Tariq Anwar in a direct fight. Goswami is MP form this seat and Tariq Anwar has represented it five times. Marathon campaign Tejashwi Yadav has done marathon campaigning for his party candidate in Purnia and camped there for three days. The real test of his leadership would be in Purnia from where Lalu Prasad has fielded his daughter Bima Bharti. Pappu Yadav too has jumped into the fray as an independent making the contest triangular. A win will mean trust in Tejashwis leadership.
Delhi CM kept under CCTV watch: AAP MP writes to PM
NEW DELHI: AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday wrote letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, alleging Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal lodged in the Tihar Jail was put under round the clock CCTV camera surveillance. The senior AAP leader also charged that Tihar Jail has been turned into a torture house for Kejriwal. Kejriwal, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 in a money laundering case, is lodged under judicial custody in Tihar Jail since the beginning of this month. Singh said that the treatment meted out to Kejriwal was against democratic dignity and needed to be stopped immediately. The three-page letter penned by Singh in Hindi also attacked the two while raising the issue of alleged 24-hour CCTV surveillance and harassment of Kejriwal citing that the chief minister was provided insulin for high blood sugar after 23 days in jail. His each activity is being watched as if he was being spied by some big time spy, Singh alleged. Citing former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the AAP MP wrote, It is very important to have opposition in a democracy. Governments will come and go, political parties will be formed and disintegrated but the country should survive and democracy should always remain. Singh questioned was it Kejriwals crime that he gave good education to the poor children of Delhi, provided good treatment to people, made electricity and water free, planned a scheme for providing Rs 1,000 per month to women. The BJP has hit back at the AAP, alleging that it was using Kejriwals imprisonment to create sympathy in the Lok Sabha polls. The AAP is trying to save its political existence by portraying Kejriwals arrest for corruption as political martyrdom, it alleged.
Polling begins for five Lok Sabha seats in Bihar
Bihar's Lok Sabha voting for five seats witnesses intense competition among candidates from various parties. The Election Commission's extended polling hours accommodate a diverse electorate, including women and the third gender, reflecting a significant democratic exercise.
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For Nitish Kumar, a lot at stake as 5 seats vote
JD(U) faces electoral challenges in Seemanchal region with significant support. Nitish Kumar's emotional appeal resonates. Congress leaders join campaign efforts. New entrants add complexity. The outcome will be crucial for the political landscape in Bihar.
Voting begins for five LS seats in Bihar
PATNA: Voting for the five Lok Sabha seats in Bihar to decide the fate of 50 candidates began, amid tight security on Friday morning.Polling started at 7 am in Kishanganj, Katihar, Purnia, Bhagalpur and Banka and will continue till 6 pm, a senior official said.Over 93 lakh voters, including 45.15 lakh women and 306 belonging []
Polling underway in Bihar for five Lok Sabha seats
Polling underway in Bihar for five Lok Sabha seats Voting for the five Lok Sabha seats in Bihar to decide the fate of 50 candidates began, amid tight security on Friday morning. Polling started at 7 am in Kishanganj, Katihar, Purnia, Bhagalpur and Banka and will continue till 6 pm, a senior official said. Over 93 lakh voters, including 45.15 lakh women and 306 belonging to the third gender, will decide the fate of 50 nominees, including three women, in these five seats. Young voters form more than one-third of the electorate, with 13.77 lakh in the age group of 18-19 years and another 20.86 lakh aged between 20 and 29 years. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U), a BJP ally, is contesting all the five seats, including Kishanganj, which it seeks to wrest from the Congress, while its MPs in the remaining four constituencies are trying to retain their turf. More than 150 companies of paramilitary forces are assisting the local police in ensuring free and fair polls, the official said. The elections are taking place at a time when the state is reeling under an intense heat wave, with the mercury shooting past the 40-degrees Celsius mark in most parts. Arrangements for tents and drinking water have been made at the polling centres, he said.
Election is country's pride, voters must participate in large numbers: CEC
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has said that adequate arrangements have been made for smooth polling in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls and urged voters to participate in the festival of democracy in maximum numbers. In an interview with ANI, Kumar said various amenities have been provided to voters in polling booths and adequate security measures have been taken. We have made complete preparations for today's elections. Polling booths have been decorated. There is no possibility of any kind of violence at any booth nor has any such report been received, he said. He said voters must participate in large numbers in the voting festival. Voters should come to vote without any worry. The festival of democracy is the pride of the country and voters have to participate in it, Kumar said. He said there are facilities such as drinking water and toilets in the booths. All that is needed is that voters have to vote in maximum numbers. There are complete security arrangements. Everyone must come to vote today, he said. The CEC also referred to the meeting of the poll panel with officials of the India Meteorological Department, National Disaster Management Authority and Health Ministry ahead of the second phase of Lok Sabha polls. Before the second round of voting, we had called a meeting of the National Disaster Management Authority, Meteorological Department, and health officials. We also spoke to Chief Electoral Officers to assess the weather conditions, he said IMD has forecast normal weather for phase two Lok Sabha polls. He said recent rains have also lessened the impact of heat. Kumar said voters are like ambassadors of the Election Commission when they fulfil their duty to vote. Our request and appeal to the voters is to come out of their homes in large numbers and vote. Women, youth, elders, and all should come out of their homes and vote, he emphasized, expressing hope for high voter turnout. The voting for 88 seats across 13 states and UTs will be held in the second phase on April 26. The first phase of voting in 102 constituencies across 21 states/UTs was held on April 19. Five seats in Assam and Bihar, three in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, 14 in Karnataka, 20 in Kerala, seven in Madhya Pradesh, eight in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, 13 in Rajasthan and one each in Manipur, Tripura and Jammu and Kashmir will be voting in the second phase. The results will be announced on June 4.
Voting begins for five constituencies in second phase of Parliamentary polls in Bihar: Official.
Voting begins for five constituencies in second phase of Parliamentary polls in Bihar: Official. Voting begins for five constituencies in second phase of Parliamentary polls in Bihar: Official.
From Rahul Gandhi, Hema Malini to Arun Govil: Key candidates in fray in Lok Sabha polls Phase 2
The second phase has 88 Lok Sabha constituencies including all 20 seats in Kerala, 14 in Karnataka, 13 in Rajasthan, eight in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, six in Madhya Pradesh, three each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal and one each in Tripura, Manipur and J&K.
Lalu namesake, former MLA to challenge Rudy & Rohini as Independents
